Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Bonavista Downs
Calgary · Population 830 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Bonavista Downs’ average assessed property value of $643,252 sits 16% below the city-wide average of $769,559. The neighbourhood’s established housing stock provides a mix of property types across a range of price points. Year-over-year, assessments rose +15.2%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Bonavista Downs’ 367 properties is 1973, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $626,871 | 368 | +15.2% |
| 2024 | $544,371 | 368 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | $497,569 | 368 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Bonavista Downs has had 25 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $1,437,159. This includes 9 new construction permits totalling $780,578 in estimated investment and 1 demolition permit.
New Construction
Renovations & Other
Demolitions
Total Investment
Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.
Community Disorder Statistics
Calgary Police Service recorded 25 disorder events in Bonavista Downs during 2024, down 21.9% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 30.1 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Bonavista Downs’ disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 32 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 37 | — |
Source: Calgary Police Service Community Disorder Statistics via City of Calgary Open Data. “Disorder” includes disturbances, noise complaints, threats, and public safety incidents.
Demographics (2021 Census)
Bonavista Downs had a population of 830 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (18%)
Ages 20–39 (24%)
Ages 40–64 (39%)
Ages 65+ (18%)
Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.
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Data Sources
- Property assessments: Current and Historical datasets
- Building permits: Building Permits dataset
- Disorder statistics: Community Disorder Statistics (Calgary Police Service)
- Demographics: 2021 Census by Community
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Last updated: April 12, 2026